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2026 Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools

There are 73 colleges that offer a degree in General Philosophy & Religion. Learn more about the most popular schools below:

Finding the Best General Philosophy & Religion School for You

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for General Philosophy & Religion students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendance, there are many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. This report analyzed 73 schools in the United States to see which General Philosophy & Religion programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from each school’s program.

Check out the General Philosophy & Religion programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

#1

Saint Joseph Seminary College

St. Benedict, LA

Our 2026 rankings named Saint Joseph Seminary College the most popular school in the U.S. for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in St. Benedict, LA, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Saint Joseph Seminary College

#2

Berry College

Mount Berry, GA

Berry College comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Berry College is a private nonprofit school located in Mount Berry, GA. This school awarded 11 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $39,985. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Berry College

The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Louisville, KY. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $58,381. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

Iliff School of Theology comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Iliff School of Theology is a private nonprofit school located in Denver, CO. This school awarded 10 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Iliff School of Theology Report

#5

Claremont School of Theology

Los Angeles, CA

Claremont School of Theology landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Claremont School of Theology is a private nonprofit school located in Los Angeles, CA. This school awarded 9 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Read More…

#6

University of St Thomas

Houston, TX

University of St Thomas landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. University of St Thomas is a private nonprofit school located in Houston, TX. This school awarded 9 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $46,940. Read More…

Central Washington University comes in at #7 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in Ellensburg, WA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $43,326. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Central Washington University

#8

Rowan University

Glassboro, NJ

Rowan University landed the #8 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Located in Glassboro, NJ, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $42,275. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Rowan University

#9

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Harvard University comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Harvard University is a private nonprofit school located in Cambridge, MA. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $92,518. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Harvard University Report

#10

Yale University

New Haven, CT

Yale University comes in at #10 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in New Haven, CT, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $64,379. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Yale University Report

Institute of Lutheran Theology landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Institute of Lutheran Theology is a private nonprofit school located in Brookings, SD. This school awarded 5 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Read More…

#12

Omega Graduate School

Dayton, TN

Omega Graduate School comes in at #12 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Omega Graduate School is a private nonprofit school located in Dayton, TN. This school awarded 5 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Omega Graduate School Report

Pontifical College Josephinum comes in at #13 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in Columbus, OH, this is a private nonprofit institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $40,669. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Pontifical College Josephinum Report

#14

Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake City, UT

Salt Lake Community College comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in Salt Lake City, UT, this is a public institution. This school awarded 5 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $39,023. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Salt Lake Community College Report

#15

Stockton University

Galloway, NJ

Stockton University landed the #15 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Stockton University is a public school located in Galloway, NJ. This school awarded 5 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $37,285. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Stockton University Report

#16

Drew University

Madison, NJ

Drew University comes in at #16 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in Madison, NJ, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 4 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $30,745. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Drew University

#17

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale, MI

Hillsdale College landed the #17 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Hillsdale College is a private nonprofit school located in Hillsdale, MI. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Hillsdale College Report

Nebraska Wesleyan University landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Located in Lincoln, NE, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 4 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $43,118. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Nebraska Wesleyan University Report

#19

Palm Beach Atlantic University

West Palm Beach, FL

Palm Beach Atlantic University landed the #19 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Palm Beach Atlantic University is a private nonprofit school located in West Palm Beach, FL. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $39,993. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Palm Beach Atlantic University Report

#20

Rocky Mountain College

Billings, MT

Rocky Mountain College comes in at #20 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Rocky Mountain College is a private nonprofit school located in Billings, MT. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $36,498. Read More…

Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary comes in at #21 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary is a private nonprofit school located in Wake Forest, NC. This school awarded 4 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $51,360. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Report

#22

Valdosta State University

Valdosta, GA

Valdosta State University landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Located in Valdosta, GA, this is a public institution. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people earned their degree in General Philosophy & Religion from this school. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $38,761. Full General Philosophy & Religion at Valdosta State University Report

Concordia University-Wisconsin comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in Mequon, WI, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 3 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $52,181. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Concordia University-Wisconsin

#24

Pace University

New York, NY

Pace University landed the #24 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools ranking. Located in New York, NY, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 3 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates of this program go on to a median salary of $55,677. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Pace University

#25

Wesleyan College

Macon, GA

Wesleyan College comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular colleges for General Philosophy & Religion majors. Located in Macon, GA, this is a private nonprofit institution. This school awarded 3 degrees in General Philosophy & Religion in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,761. Read full report on General Philosophy & Religion at Wesleyan College

#26

Augustana University

Sioux Falls, SD
#28

Drury University

Springfield, MO
#30

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, NY
#31

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA
#32

Southwestern College

Winfield, KS
#33

Westminster College

Fulton, MO
#34

Wingate University

Wingate, NC
#38

Eureka College

Eureka, IL
#39

Flagler College

Saint Augustine, FL
#40

Holmes Community College

Goodman, MS
#41

Nelson University

Waxahachie, TX
#43

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO
#44

Samford University

Birmingham, AL
#46

University of Tulsa

Tulsa, OK
#47

Baker University

Baldwin City, KS
#48

Belmont University

Nashville, TN
#50

Colgate University

Hamilton, NY

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional great schools for this major that just missed the list above.

Rank College Location
51 Hampton University Hampton, VA
52 Hellenic College-Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology Brookline, MA
53 Johnson University Knoxville, TN
54 Kean University Union, NJ
55 LaGrange College Lagrange, GA
56 Lorain County Community College Elyria, OH
57 Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills, CA
58 Marist University Poughkeepsie, NY
59 Marymount Manhattan College New York, NY
60 Messenger College Bedford, TX
61 Midland University Fremont, NE
62 Millsaps College Jackson, MS
63 Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Perkinston, MS
64 Muskingum University New Concord, OH
65 Otterbein University Westerville, OH
66 Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR
67 Piedmont University Demorest, GA
68 Presbyterian College Clinton, SC
69 St. Andrews University Laurinburg, NC
70 St. Thomas Aquinas College Sparkill, NY
71 The University of Tennessee Southern Pulaski, TN
72 United Lutheran Seminary Gettysburg, PA
73 University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME

General Philosophy & Religion by Region

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More General Philosophy & Religion Rankings

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular General Philosophy & Religion Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

General Philosophy & Religion Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Philosophy & Religion 184
Related Major Annual Graduates
Religious Studies 9,248
Philosophy 8,973
Other Philosophy & Religion 224

References

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